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ON THE COVER 12
EDUCATION14
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OBITUARIES18 Page 8
COMMUNITY CALENDAR 20
SENIOR CALENDAR 21
LIBRARY CALENDAR 21
BUSINESS DIRECTORY 22
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4 Local News The Calvert County Times Thursday, July 12, 2018
Scene from the North Beach farmer’s Market. Photo from Town of North Beach.
Commissioners ANNUAL
Approve New North
Beach Ambulance
Board Oks Parks Discount for Veterans, Military FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE
HOLLYWOOD VOLUNTEER
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Thursday Thursday
JULY 5th JULY 12th
thru Sunday thru Monday
JULY 8th JULY 16th
FOOD - RIDES - GAMES
FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY
HOURS: 7:00 P.M. TO 11:00 P.M.
Calvert Board of Commissioners
$10.00
By Dick Myers Also unanimously approved was
Editor the discount for veterans and military
RAFFLE
greens fees at Chesapeake Hills Golf
provided by the Parks and Recreation Course. A department-wide discount has
NIGHTLY
Department. never been offered. Calvert County is in
The request from the North Beach vol- close proximity to multiple military ar-
unteers was for a $295,000 Fire and Res-
cue Apparatus Grant for the purchase of
eas with a veteran population of over 10
percent of residents as of 2016.”
Last Night of
PRIZES Carnival
an ambulance. The monies will be used The proposal was to “provide a stan-
to replace a 2008 Ford E450/Horton am- dard 10 percent discount with a mini-
bulance with 109,589 miles. mum discount of one dollar and maxi-
According to a staff report to the
FREE NIGHTLY
mum discount of $50 on regular priced
BOCC from Assistant Coordinator of goods and services provided directly by
the Fire-Rescue-EMS Division of the the Department of Parks & Recreation
Department of Public Safety Wayne
Hardesty, “In order to apply for this
to veterans as well as retired and active
duty military personnel year around.”
BICYCLE RAFFLE*
grant, North Beach Volunteer Fire De-
partment adopted by resolution formal
Although the approval was unani-
mous, Commissioner Vice President
3 GIRLS & 3 BOYS
procurement procedures, procurement Tom Hejl questioned not extending it to FOR AGES 12 AND UNDER
committee standards, and contract ad- law enforcement personnel. He is a re-
ministration policies. They are using a
HELMET INCLUDED
tired state trooper and was also assistant
‘Request for Proposal’ format for this sheriff. Hejl said some veterans can put *MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN
procurement. Apparatus specifications in their tour of duty as a cook, but “law
FREE PARKING
received the approval of the Chief’s enforcement personnel put their lives on
Council, Fire & Rescue Association, and the line constantly.”.
the Fire & Rescue Commission. Finally, Commissioner President Evan Slaugh-
NO PETS
the company has agreed to a promissory enhoupt, Jr. said it made sense to con-
note, through which the grant funding sider that idea in the future.
would be repaid through service over
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eight years.” dickmyers@contytimes.net
The BOCC unanimously approved the
apparatus grant request.
6 Local News The Calvert County Times Thursday, July 12, 2018
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10 In Our Community The Calvert County Times Thursday, July 12, 2018
Pet
the show, which raised more than $3,500 and the most sophisticated technology
to go towards the Sheldon E. Goldberg available today. In one comfortable and
Center for Breast Care at CalvertHealth. convenient location, our experts provide
Patrons attended the musical series for comprehensive and coordinated care-
a variety of reasons; the most prevalent from outreach and screening to diag-
OF THE WEEK being support of the Goldberg Center
and to experience wonderful entertain-
nosis, treatment and survivorship. The
dedicated space to see and treat patients
MEET HAMMY ment right here in Calvert County.
One diner commented, “It’s a good
makes it easy for physicians involved in
the management of breast disease (gen-
Hello, my name is Hammy and I’m cause with wonderful food and a great eral and plastic surgeons, radiologists
performance right here in our commu- and pathologists as well as medical and
a big lovable 18 pound sweetheart!
nity. What more can you ask for?” A radiation oncologists) to consult with
I enjoy a good meal, being a couch cancer survivor said, “I heard that these each other about a patient’s treatment.
potato, and rays of sunshine. If you can musical shows are spectacular. I’m a The show was dedicated to the mem-
provide these and more then I’m the cat for two-time cancer survivor, and I’m 88 ory of the late Dr. Sheldon Goldberg,
you! But wait, it gets even better! My big announcement years old. Dr. Goldberg was my doctor. who helped to establish the Sheldon E.
will knock your socks off! DURING THE MONTH OF JULY He performed my first surgery. I lost a Goldberg Center for Breast Care, and
son last year to cancer and I want to sup- the late Robin Henshaw, who was cre-
ALL CAT/KITTEN ADOPTION FEES HAVE BEEN WAIVED IN port others.” Another was overheard say- ator of the series after Goldberg’s death
CELEBRATION OF “THE MARYLAND 2000”. ing, “I love that song!” when ‘All I Ask in 2011. The performance was also in
PLEASE CHOOSE ME! of You’ from Phantom of the Opera was tribute to the late Pastor Vic Simpson of
requested by a gentleman as a dedication Emmanuel Church in Huntingtown, who
And remember, if there is room in the heart, there is room in to his wife as they celebrated 25 years of was to be part of the cast as narrator. His
the house! marriage. untimely death created a void that was
Come meet me and the wonderful gang at Tri-County Animal Director Ramona Crowley-Goldberg filled by Dr. Mile Mote, former Princi-
Shelter (6707 Animal Shelter Road, Hughesville) or call 301-932- remarked, “This is a way to celebrate my pal of Mt. Harmony Elementary, who
1713 for more information. To see more of my amazing friends late husband’s good work, to embrace stepped in as Pastor Vic’s voice.
available for adoption, “like” us on Facebook @ Tri-County my first love, music, and to support the
Animal Shelter Southern MD.
Breast Center. I am honored to work with Press release by CalvertHealth
Thursday, July 12, 2018 The Calvert County Times In Our Community 11
In 2012, in celebration of the mile- determined based on relevance and sig- Maryland Humanities Announces
stone of welcoming a fifth class and to
further commemorate the activities of
nificance of the beneficial act or service.
The award will be presented to the hon- Sites for MD Smithsonian Exhibition:
Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM),
a distinctive honor was created to rec-
oree on Oct. 28 at LSM’s 10th Anniver-
sary celebration. Water/Ways
ognize and pay tribute to achievements The Heritage Award recipient will has selected the following host sites:
within the region in the areas of Leader- obtain LSM’s signature gift—a crystal The Historical Society of Baltimore
ship, Service, and Mentoring. The Heri- oyster shell with a pearl, which demon- County in Cockeysville, Calvert Library
tage Award is LSM’s highest honor. strated Southern Maryland heritage and in Prince Frederick, Cambridge Main
Presented annually, the Heritage the ‘gifts’ and ‘treasures’ found in the Street, Crisfield Heritage Foundation,
Award recognizes individuals, busi- region. An engraved perpetual plaque Maryland Humanities has chosen six
sites to host Water/Ways, a traveling The Oxford Museum, and Washington
nesses, and service organizations for is maintained in the LSM offices with County Historical Society in Hager-
distinguished achievements within the all recipients listed, and a press release Smithsonian institution exhibition that
will tour Maryland from May 2019 to stown. The Water/Ways tour marks the
Southern Maryland region on a three- announcing this year’s recipient will be first time a Museum on Main Street ex-
year, rotating basis. Award criteria were disseminated to regional print, electron- March 2020—fortunately for Calvert
residents, the showcase will be coming hibition will visit Baltimore or Talbot
established for each of the three divi- ic and social media, and industry circles. counties.
sions, and presentation of the award was Now is the time to recognize deserv- to the county in January 2020. Water/
Ways exhibition dives into water—an es- Water/Ways is the sixth Museum on
integrated into the annual graduation ing candidates from Southern Maryland Main Street (MoMS) project brought
ceremony in 2015. for this amazing honor. Visit the Lead- sential component of life on our planet
environmentally, culturally, and histori- to small communities across the state
This year’s honoree, individual or ership Southern Maryland site to down- by Maryland Humanities. Each site will
group, will be recognized for LEADER- load the nomination and submit the cally. Water/Ways explores water’s ef-
fect on the landscape, settlement and host the exhibition for five weeks and
SHIP in the region. Nominations should completed form to LSM’s administra- develop a complementary exhibit high-
be for people or persons with a record tion manager, Jessica Heck, at jessica@ migration, and its impact on culture and
spirituality. Additionally, the exhibition lighting their community’s local water
of collaborative and inclusive leadership leadershipsomd.org. Nominations are stories and history. Local exhibits and
that makes a difference in their field and due Aug. 31, 2018. will examine how political and eco-
nomic planning have long been affected related programming will highlight the
community. For more information, please contact unique relationships to water in each
Award candidates are identified Denise Foster, Executive Director, Lead- by access to water and control of water
resources. The Maryland tour will also host site’s community. The exhibition
through nominations made by LSM ership Southern Maryland, 301-862- will also serve as a community meet-
alumni, current or former board mem- SOMD, via email at denise@leadership- showcase the state’s unique water stories
and history in locally generated work. ing place to convene conversations about
bers, and current class members. All somd.org or visit www.leadershipsomd. water’s impact on American culture.
nominations are reviewed by the Selec- org. A committee— consisting of previous
tion Committee, which is comprised Museum on Main street tour coordina-
of three to five members of the LSM Press release from LSM tors and members of the Maryland Hu- Press release by Maryland
Leadership Council, and the recipient is manities staff and Board of Directors— Humanities
12 Feature The Calvert County Times Thursday, July 12, 2018
So, if you’ve lost track that’s a total of very poor first impression. There were “Senator Miller and Governor Hogan businesses need tourists in town,” Frazer
16 years as mayor of North Beach and dilapidated buildings. There were aban- have been very supportive,” he insisted. said about the need for parking, consid-
eight years as county commissioner. He doned automobiles in yards. Trash lit- The pier has been around for 100 ering that the biggest lot now is privately
feels the time has come to step aside and tered the streets. The beach was overrun years but was lost in a hurricane in 1933 owned and could be developed.
retire. That will eventually include his from people outside of town.” By the lat- and damaged by Isabel. The town re- Frazer said he will continue in his
dental practice, which is now located in ter, he said he means that there was no cently finished a complete redecking of dental practice for the next 11 months
Dunkirk. management of the beaches which were the pier. until he finishes his 50th year. He said
Frazer was asked what he hoped peo- littered with trash at the end of the day. Facing future mayors and councils, he and his wife have a home in Florida
ple would remember most about his time “My first step was to clean up the Frazer said, are two systemic problems: and they probably will spend more time
in office as mayor of North Beach. He town,” he explained. People saw the town flooding and parking. “The work will there, although they will retain their
reflected and replied, “We changed the and didn’t want to come back. “That’s no never be finished because it’s ongoing,” North Beach home. He likes to play golf
reputation of the town of North Beach.” longer the case 20 years later,” he said. he said. With the Bay’s rise, flooding but not every day and says he’s not pas-
That reputation, he was told by others, The town’s boardwalk is considered might be the toughest to address. In the sionate about it.
was , “My parents told me not to go to by many to be its crown jewel. Frazer future, he said, “There may very well be And, he said he may attend the town
North Beach because there was a lot of said it was initiated under the leader- homes that will have to be abandoned.” council meetings down in Florida. And
drinking, bars down there. There were ship of Buck Gott. It was finished un- As for parking, Frazer feels future then, who knows what might happen.
fights, gambling; I continue to oppose der his watch and much of it had to be town councils will have to address the
any gambling for the town of North replaced after Tropical Storm Isabel in need for a parking garage. The town dickmyers@countytimes.net
Beach.” 2003. State funding was the key to the owns land behind Chesapeake Bounty
Twenty years ago, when he was first boardwalk construction and reconstruc- that is an ideal site for that, he said.
elected, Frazer said, “The town made a tion he said. “We are an event town and our local
14 Education The Calvert County Times Thursday, July 12, 2018
F & GA M E
Press Release from United Way of Calvert County
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44. Knife 17. Scottish island
45. Plants of the lily family 20. Express delight
46. A turn around the track 21. Cosmopolitan city
48. Midway between northeast 23. Letter of Hebrew alphabet
and east 25. Largest English dictionary
49. Type of degree (abbr.)
51. Midway between north and 26. Flow
northwest 27. Shoal-forming fishes
52. Profession 29. Footwear parts
54. Musical note patterns 30. Schedule of events
56. Deeply cuts 32. Songs to one’s sweetheart
60. Muharraq Island town 34. Test for high schoolers
61. Emaciation 35. Enthusiasm
62. Weaver bird 37. Streets have them
63. One point east of northeast 40. One point east of due south
64. Scherzer and Kershaw are two 42. Cut the grass
65. Rice dish 43. Rattling breaths
66. Nasdaq code 47. For each
67. Danish krone 49. Marketing term
68. Enzyme 50. One who challenges
52. Sword
CLUES ACROSS reaches the ground 53. Polio vaccine developer
21. Instrument
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